The global news impact of the Russian meteorite has far outstripped the actual physical impact of the object yesterday. Within minutes of the meteor’s impact alternative theories began to circulate that the object seen in the video had been shot down by Russian air defence missiles to prevent further destruction.

In other news, drone operators will now be eligible to be awarded medals for their remote but deadly operations in overseas theaters of war.

Meanwhile, Alex Jones shares breathtaking footage from Big Bend National Park in west Texas where the border remains wide open and people come and go at will.